Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL - Station ID: 8723970
| Established: | Dec 04, 1970 |
| Time Meridian: | 0° E |
| Present Installation: | Nov 03, 1994 |
| Date Removed: | N/A |
| Water Level Max (ref MHHW): | 5.79 ft. Oct 24, 2005 |
| Water Level Min (ref MLLW): | -1.05 ft. Feb 04, 1971 |
| Mean Range: | 0.71 ft. |
| Diurnal Range: | 0.97 ft. |
| Latitude | 24° 42.7' N |
| Longitude | 81° 6.4' W |
| NOAA Chart#: | 11453 |
| Met Site Elevation: | 10.6 ft. above MSL |
Sensor Information
| Sensor | Sensor ID | DCP# | Sensor Height | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | C1 | 1 | 21.3 ft. above site Elevation | Enabled |
| Air Temperature | D1 | 1 | 8.5 ft. above site Elevation | Enabled |
| Water Temperature | E1 | 1 | 3.4 ft. below MLLW | Enabled |
| Barometric Pressure | F1 | 1 | 10.5 ft. above MSL | Enabled |
| Tsunami WL | U1 | 1 | N/A | Enabled |
| Microwave WL | Y1 | 1 | N/A | Enabled |
How to reach: To reach the tidal bench marks from the Post Office in Marathon, go WSW on U.S. Highway 1 for 2.9 km (1.8 mi) to the U.S. Coast Guard Station Marathon. The bench marks are in the area of the Coast Guard Station, Faro Blanco Resort, and nearby Buccaneer Resort. The tide gage and staff are on a platform at the NW corner of the Coast Guard boat basin.